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Influence of ApoE and FABP2 polymorphisms and environmental factors in the susceptibility to gallstone disease.
Annals of hepatology - 1 Jan 2000
Martinez-Lopez Erika, Curiel-Lopez Fatima, Hernandez-Nazara Alejandro, Moreno-Luna Laura E, Ramos-Marquez Martha E, Roman Sonia, Panduro Arturo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GSD) is a common chronic disease in the Western hemisphere, yet environmental and genetic factors may be responsible for the variations in the prevalence of GSD among populations. AIM: To analyze the relationship of the ApoE and FABP2 polymorphisms with diet, physical activity and emotional health in patients with GSD from West Mexico. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 120 patients...
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